Move to Uppsala
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… Uppsala’s two universities are affiliated with no less than 500 other universities.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Visit Morga Hage with Uppsala International Hub
2022-08-20 | In-person meetup
Uppsala International Hub is organizing a trip to Morga Hage which is a nature reserve where you can enjoy nature, free-ranging cows and maybe a swim in the lake Ekoln from the cliffs.
Bring your own snack, drink and perhaps a bathing towel.
Warm welcome!
Skatteverket-New in Sweden– the population register and basic tax information (external event)
2022-09-15 | Webinar (External event)
This seminar is suited for you who are planning to move to Sweden to study or to work at a Swedish university. We will provide you with information that you need to know when you move to Sweden, live in Sweden and if you choose to move from Sweden. We will also give you a basic introduction to Swedish tax.